While I may be happy enough doing some quick editing of a php or html document in vim (or equivalent) I miss having access to software like Dreamweaver (the license was for a really old version). I don't think I can justify paying Adobe's prices for a new Dreamweaver license, so what are my options?Ideally I'd like something which is similar to Dreamweaver, but a LOT … [Read more...] about WYSIWYG Editors for OSX?
Pet Hates – Emails With No Subject
Maybe some people only get a couple of emails a day... I know I don't.If you don't put a subject to your email I cannot know what it's about without opening it.This wastes my time and yours.A meaningful subject line means that I can prioritise the email, find it later or simply pass it onto the correct person.How hard can it be?Seriously … [Read more...] about Pet Hates – Emails With No Subject
Mac Keyboard Frustration
Image via WikipediaWhile I love my Mac there are some things that drive me mad.Where the hell is the hash (#) key?It's ALT+3 on my keyboard, but you'd have to be a genius to work that one out by yourselfAt least the tilde (~) is on the keyboard, unlike a standard Italian PC keyboard which seems to have it hidden from view for some inane reason. … [Read more...] about Mac Keyboard Frustration
McCain vs Obama
Why on earth anyone would want an action figure based on either McCain or Obama?Oddly enough some people do.Maybe Republicans and Democrats alike are using them a bit like voodoo dolls?In any case according to Entertainment Earth the Obama action figures are selling nearly five times more than the McCain ones.I'm not sure what you can infer from that useless bit of trivia, … [Read more...] about McCain vs Obama
House Hunting Suspended
Image via WikipediaI've posted a few times in the past few months about my adventures looking for a house or apartment.At the moment I've had to suspend the hunt.Why?I'm currently waiting on the bank to get back to me about a mortgage. If I get mortgage approval then I can forge ahead, but without knowing what way the bank is going to respond I can't do much more.The events of … [Read more...] about House Hunting Suspended